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Open the Bible with Apple Shortcuts

3 min

Open MyPraise App’s Bible hub directly from its action in Apple Shortcuts.

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  1. In Shortcuts Library, choose MyPraise App.
  2. Tap Open Bible.
  3. Allow MyPraise App a moment to open.
  4. Continue in your MyPraise App Bible hub.

Step by step

  1. Open the Shortcuts library

    Open Apple Shortcuts. If it opens All Shortcuts, tap the back arrow to reach Library.

    Apple Shortcuts Library with MyPraise App listed under Apps.
    In Shortcuts Library, choose MyPraise App under Apps.

  2. Find MyPraise App’s actions

    In Library, find the Apps section and choose MyPraise App.

  3. Run Open Bible

    Tap Open Bible. Allow MyPraise App a moment to open.

    MyPraise App app actions in Apple Shortcuts, including Open Bible at the top left.
    Choose Open Bible. The other actions shown are outside this walkthrough.

  4. Continue in the Bible hub

    Confirm that MyPraise App opens its Bible hub. You can then resume reading or search for a Scripture reference.

    MyPraise App Bible hub in light appearance after running Open Bible in Shortcuts.
    The action opens the MyPraise App Bible hub.

Keep exploring

Read, search, and highlight ScriptureAdd a MyPraise App widget to your Home Screen

If something looks different

Checked against MyPraise App 1.1.0 · 2026-09-20

Before you begin

  • For MyPraise App 1.1.0. Apple has approved this version; availability depends on the owner’s manual App Store release.
  • Earlier MyPraise App 1.1.0 (34) recording. Screens may differ from the released app.
  • MyPraise App and Apple Shortcuts installed on your iPhone. This preview uses iOS 27; navigation can differ on other versions.
  • Video and screenshots retain their original capture dates and build provenance; most existing walkthroughs were recorded with 1.1.0 (34). They are not new build 53 recordings.

The screen looks different.

Guide screens may come from different versions of MyPraise App. Always download the latest MyPraise App from the App Store.

If a control is still missing, open Settings → Support for help.

What if my Shortcuts screen looks different?

This preview was checked on iOS 27 with MyPraise App 1.1.0 (34). Return to the Shortcuts library and look for MyPraise App among app actions. If it is unavailable, open the Bible directly from MyPraise App’s bottom navigation. This lesson verifies Open Bible only; Siri, automations and the other actions shown have not been checked.